California has declared a state of emergency over spreading wildfires. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes as the Oak Fire, which is being fuelled by drought and high temperatures, continues to spread. Anja_Popp reports.
Around 400 firefighters are battling the Oak fire, which is the largest to hit California so far this year – fuelled by drought and exceptionally high temperatures.
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